переми́рие
peremírijeneuter
The English phrase 'truce' is переми́рие (peremírije) in Russian.
переми́рие is an agreement between opposed parties. A common way to express the action of declaring a truce is to use the collocation объявить переми́рие.
Meaning: agreement between opposed parties (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the prefix пере- (meaning across, over or re-) and the root мир (meaning peace or world), literally meaning 're-peace' or 'the establishment of peace'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The neuter noun переми́рие changes to переми́рия in the genitive case. This form is used after prepositions such as без (without) or во время (during).
How do you pronounce it?
peremírije
Did you know?
- In Russian, the root мир is a linguistic bridge between the concept of global geopolitics and the quiet absence of conflict.
- Russian has a distinct word прими́рение which is often confused with переми́рие. While the latter is a formal truce, the former refers to a personal emotional reconciliation.
- While переми́рие is the formal term for a truce, Russians may use the word мир alone in a domestic argument to signal a 'truce' or an end to a fight.
Examples in context
- Предлагаю временное перемирие, чтобы урегулировать этот спор.I suggest a temporary truce to resolve this dispute.
- Стороны объявили переми́рие.Storony ob\ya-vil-i pe-re-mi-ri-ye.The parties declared a truce.
- Это временное переми́рие.E-to vre-men-no-ye pe-re-mi-ri-ye.This is a temporary truce.
- Нам нужно переми́рие.Nam nuzh-no pe-re-mi-ri-ye.We need a truce.
Example conversation
Two friends stop arguing during a heated debate.
- Мария MariaСергей, давай заключим переми́рие.Sergey, davay zaklyuchim peremirie.Sergey, let's make a truce.
- Сергей SergeyЯ согласен, мы слишком спорим.Ya soglasen, my slishkom sporim.I agree, we are arguing too much.
- Мария MariaБольше не будем ругаться.Bol'she ne budem rugat'sya.Let's not fight anymore.
- Сергей SergeyХорошо, переми́рие в силе.Khorosho, peremirie v sile.Okay, the truce is in effect.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “truce” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
